Banda School Year 3 Class Teacher Teacher - Jobs in Kenya

The post holder will report to the Head of Lower School and will be accountable to theHeadmistress.

Main Duties

To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for allpupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.

To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the school

To maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and toparents and carers, in accordance with school policy.

Expectations:

To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with Heads of Department and Head Teacher, to ensure that the pupilsexperience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.

To follow and implement school policies and procedures.

To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the pupils in yourclass – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.

To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teachingstrategies.

To make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for thosechildren with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Support Department.

To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standardsof organisation and discipline.

To provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils.

To maintain a high standard of display and a stimulating environment, in the classroom andin other areas of the school.

To play an active role in the general life of the school.

To work closely with colleagues and to provide short and medium term plans.

To assess pupil’s progress, maintain records and provide regular written reports to parents.

To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about pupil’s progress and attainmentin a positive, professional and polite manner.

To ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equalopportunities and behaviour are promoted in everyday classroom organisation and practice.

To be committed to the school’s continuing professional development programme.

To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and insets, before, duringand after school hours.

To assist, where necessary, in extra-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events and activities.

To take reasonable care of school equipment,

both on and off school premises.

To organise and take pupils on field trips in a safe and secure manner, in accordance withschool policies.

To liaise with colleagues from Key Stage 1, the Upper School and Learning Support Department.

To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.

To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct forstaff.

The Banda School Person Specification Year 3 Class Teacher

The Key Stage 2 Form Teacher needs to:

Be a fully qualified teacher with Key Stage 2 training and experience.

Have experience of working in British Curriculum schools.

Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.

Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.

Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.

Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.

Be pro-active as a part of The Banda School staff team.

Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately.

Be a good communicator with adults and children.

Show good organisational skills.

Show a competent level of written English.

Be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using Interactive Whiteboards and iPadsis an advantage.

Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.

Keep up to date with educational developments in UK.

The post holder will have the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare ofthe children and young persons for whom he / she is responsible, or with whom he / shecomes into contact, and will be expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with theSchool’s Child Protection Policy at all times.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th May 2019